In issue 102, we showed you how to make the end cabinets and the sturdy laminated top for the IDEA SHOP 3 workbench. Then, with the basics out of the way, in issue 103 we added a pair of cabinets--one with a flip-up router table and another with a flip-over top that accommodates a benchtop power tool. To access a tool, simply open the cabinet doors, tap the foot pedal, pull up the table, and lock it in place. For the cabinet shown here with the flip-over top and scrollsaw, you'll also need to swivel it 180 degrees and then lock it in place. For information on downloading these plans, click below.

This one project was responsible forgetting me wholly involved into woodworking. These are the best ever, in fact this whole Idea Shop 3 series is absolutely the best. I still build these every time I add a somewhat stationary tool to my shop.